at City of Phoenix

Job Description

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Apply for this job if you are AZPOST Certified with or without experience OR if you are a sworn peace officer outside the State of Arizona with at least one year of experience.

The mission of the Phoenix Police Department is to build and foster strong relationships with the community through our outreach and engagement, while adhering to the highest standards and traditions of the Phoenix Police Department. The Phoenix Police Department is committed to the Guiding Values of our P.R.I.D.E Statement - Protection, Responsibility, Integrity, Dedication and Employee Excellence.

Police Officers perform general duty police work in the protection of life and property through crime prevention and the enforcement of state laws and ordinances. Successful applicants will be required to complete the City of Phoenix post-academy.

Note: If you do not meet the Job Requirements for Police Officer / Peace Officer Lateral Transfer and are interested in joining the Police Department, visit https://www.phoenix.gov/employment. Select Jobs & Volunteering>Current Job Openings. In the Search Jobs field type and search for"Police Recruit Written Exam".

Arizona applicants must have an Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) certification and be in good standing.

Applicants certified in another state other than Arizona, must have at least full one year of experience as a first responder (excluding academy, administrative and training assignments, or jail detention officer duties).

This is a 24-hour per day, 7-day per week operation. Employees are required to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Vacation and shift assignments are determined by seniority.

Requires walking for prolonged periods which may include walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces.

Requires working outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust.

Only the highest qualified may will be posted to the eligible to hire list.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above.

YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.